On November 1, regional heavyweights who spent years refusing to accept Rahul Gandhi as their leader rode alongside him to Ramlila Maidan. It was a major show of Opposition unity and strength. But can the heir to India's longest-running political dynasty emerge as a leader with a wider popular mandate?
In this edition of Bottomline with Prabhu Chawla, we trace Rahul Gandhi's 22-year political journey — from the Prince of Amethi and years of political ridicule to his 12,000-kilometre yatras and eventual rise as Leader of the Opposition.
Six questions. One political journey. And a defining question: Can Rahul Gandhi turn Opposition unity into political leadership ahead of 2027 and 2029?